Recycling news: 2023

Industry news UK’s Plastic Packaging Tax set to be reformed The UK Government is set to reform the Plastic Packaging Tax, arguing that changes to the scheme could help raise funding to scale chemical recycling innovations. edie — Circular Economy tag · 27 Apr 2023 Industry news The Carbon Footprint of Scotland’s Household Waste - cdn.zerowastescotland.org.uk Zero Waste Scotland · 27 Apr 2023 Industry news Allerdale’s contingency plan in place as waste strike intensifies Cumberland council has stepped up its waste contingency measures in the Allerdale area after refuse crews represented by the Unite Union began strike action today (27 April). Cumberland council is made up of the former Cumbria county, Allerdale borough, Carlisle city and Copeland borough councils. Refuse crews working in the Allerdale area are employed by … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Apr 2023 Policy & government Savers set to benefit from simpler tax system Millions of people could benefit from plans to help them boost their future savings as the government today (27 April) publishes a range of tax measures to make the system simpler and more effective. GOV.UK · 27 Apr 2023 Policy & government Tax administration and maintenance summary: Spring 2023 A summary of consultations, calls for evidence, announcements and other documents published as part of continuous administration and maintenance of the tax system. GOV.UK · 27 Apr 2023 Industry news Ambitious roadmap set to increase UK aerosol recycling Using research conducted by Resource Futures, Alupro has launched a roadmap to help the non-beverage packaging industry meet ambitious 2030 recycling targets. Resource Futures · 27 Apr 2023 Council news Artisan and Farmers Markets in 2026 - Fareham Borough Council Fareham Council · 27 Apr 2023 Industry news How we go beyond for our people Caroline Beardkins, HR Manager at Resource Futures, explains how we are uniquely positioned to ‘go beyond’ for our people, to help them grow and thrive. Resource Futures · 27 Apr 2023 Global European Parliament calls for action on overproduction of textiles The European Parliament has today sent a clear message to the fashion industry by voting in support of measures to tackle overproduction in a vote that […] European Environmental Bureau · 27 Apr 2023 Council news Leisure, Recreation and Open Space Local Plan Evidence Base Report - consult.wakefield.gov.uk Wakefield Council · 27 Apr 2023 Industry news The hidden potential of tree diversity for enriching soil fertility Increased tree diversity can result in a higher buildup of carbon and nitrogen in forest soils, which helps to sustain soil fertility and mitigate global climate change. Open Access Government — Environment · 27 Apr 2023 Industry news Cornwall mixes recycling as it prepares for food waste Cornwall council has urged residents to continue separating their recyclables at the kerbside, despite saying they will be temporarily mixed while construction works on transfer stations are undertaken. The council is due to roll out food waste collections later this year and is stepping up efforts to ensure facilities are in place to handle this. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Apr 2023 Industry news Recycling locator - Zero Waste Scotland Zero Waste Scotland · 27 Apr 2023 Industry news Reuse - Zero Waste Scotland Zero Waste Scotland · 27 Apr 2023 Industry news Funding - Zero Waste Scotland Zero Waste Scotland · 27 Apr 2023 Industry news Circular Economy - Zero Waste Scotland Zero Waste Scotland · 27 Apr 2023 Industry news Open Government License - Zero Waste Scotland Zero Waste Scotland · 27 Apr 2023 Industry news Contact us - Zero Waste Scotland Zero Waste Scotland · 27 Apr 2023 Industry news Circularity in Business & Enterprise - Zero Waste Scotland Zero Waste Scotland · 27 Apr 2023 Policy & government Compulsory purchase - compensation reforms: consultation Consultation on amending the compensation provisions for assessing prospective planning permission where land is compulsorily acquired. GOV.UK · 27 Apr 2023 Industry news MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Raw Power at rural biogas plant with Borger’s low-maintenance feeding system MEMBER PRESS RELEASE – Raw Power at rural biogas plant with Borger’s low-maintenance feeding system When Edward Vaughan decided to diversify into renewable energy at his fifth-generation family farm in Sychtyn, North Wales, he could have been tempted perhaps to have built as big an anaerobic digestion plant as possible, but his attention to the… ADBA (Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association) · 27 Apr 2023 Industry news #SustyTalk: Compass Group’s Ashleigh Taylor on Stop Food Waste Day edie's #SustyTalk series of exclusive interviews continues with Compass Group UK and Ireland’s head of environment Ashleigh Taylor. edie — Circular Economy tag · 27 Apr 2023 Industry news Farm Animal Welfare Strategy 2023 - Greggs Corporate Greggs corporate media · 27 Apr 2023 Industry news PRN prices ‘falling’ after ‘strong’ Q1 data Provisional data published by the Environment Agency has shown a “steady recovery” in the packaging markets in the first quarter of 2023, with some compliance specialists saying that packaging recovery note (PRN) prices have begun to fall. PRN prices have been exceptionally high in recent months, with aluminium, the glass markets and plastic all comfortably … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 27 Apr 2023 Global The EU could take a step towards its 2050 climate target – if new ecodesign rules phase out sales of fossil fuel boilers Member States and other stakeholders meet today to debate ecodesign rules for ‘stand-alone’ fossil fuel boilers. Raising energy efficiency requirements for heating appliances could effectively phase […] European Environmental Bureau · 27 Apr 2023 Industry news HSE leading probe into fatality at Western Riverside MRF The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is leading the investigation into a fatality this week at the Smugglers Way materials recycling facility (MRF) in Wandsworth, London. The 84,000 tonnes-a-year capacity plant sorts recyclables from Hammersmith and Fulham, Lambeth, Wandsworth and the royal borough of Kensington and Chelsea – the four Western Riverside Waste Authority (WRWA) … Read More The po… letsrecycle.com News · 27 Apr 2023 Policy & government Installation Visits - NEA.gov.sg Singapore NEA · 27 Apr 2023 Global Waste Shredder Demand in Europe is Rising According to Fact.MR, the Europe waste shredder market is expected to be valued at 235.0 million US-Dollar by 2033, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2 percent. In 2022, the value of this market was estimated at 228.0 million US-Dollar. As reported by Fact.MR, the development of the waste shredder market is […] Global Recycling · 27 Apr 2023 Industry news Waste Management Services Help & Assistance - First Mile First Mile · 27 Apr 2023 Council news COUNTY BOROUGH OF BLAENAU GWENT REPORT TO: THE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATE OVERVIEW SCRUTINY COMMITTEE REPORT SUBJECT: CA - democracy.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk Blaenau Gwent Council · 26 Apr 2023 Policy & government Flat 4 Edgwarebury Court Edgwarebury Lane Edgware, Middlesex HA8 8LP: LON/00AC/LSC/2022/0062 Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Mr I B Holdsworth FRICS MCIArb and Ms Alison Flynn MA MRICS dated 5 April 2023. GOV.UK · 26 Apr 2023 Industry news Biffa acquires Esterpet to strengthen plastic recycling division Biffa has today (26 April) announced the acquisition of North Yorkshire-based PET plastic recycling company Esterpet for an undisclosed sum. Esterpet owns a 25,000 tonnes per year capacity PET plant near Leeds, turning PET bottles into “high-purity plastic pellets”. Biffa’s statement explained that that the pellets produced by Esterpet “are made into new plastic bottles … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 26 Apr 2023 Industry news Recycleye and MSS announce partnership to revolutionise waste sorting Leading US optical sorting equipment manufacturer MSS Inc. and ground-breaking British technology company Recycleye announce a strategic partnership in North America to combine their strengths and bring new technology to the waste sorting and recycling sectors. Recycleye AI technology has been incorporated with the trusted MSS, Inc. optical sorting solution, creating a powerful new family... Recycleye news · 26 Apr 2023 Global Press Release : EXPRA Celebrates its 10th Year Anniversary with Conference on Extended Producer Responsibility The Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance (EXPRA) celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a conference on 26 April about the history of EXPRA and extended producer responsibility (EPR) over the past decade, […] EXPRA · 26 Apr 2023 Global PRESS RELEASE: The Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance (EXPRA) is expanding its network worldwide Brussels, 26 April 2023 – EXPRA, the umbrella organisation for packaging and packaging waste recovery and recycling systems which are owned by the obliged industry and work on a not-for-profit […] EXPRA · 26 Apr 2023 Global Members of the Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance (EXPRA) have elected the Board of Directors for the next two years and Mr. Claude Turping, CEO of Valorlux, as the President of EXPRA Brussels, 26 April 2023 – During its General Assembly meeting celebrating the Organization’s 10th anniversary, EXPRA, the alliance of 32 Producer Responsibility Organizations for packaging that work on a non-for-profit […] EXPRA · 26 Apr 2023 Industry news First setback for UK Government’s fossil fuel expansion plans as High Court allows legal challenge Greenpeace granted permission to proceed with a Judicial Review of the Government’s decision to launch a new licensing oil and gas round Greenpeace UK · 26 Apr 2023 Industry news Combating the cost of living crisis with cloth Gloucestershire Real Nappy Project advisors, Kirstie Clarke and Lucy Hague, share different strategies for buying and using cloth nappies, as well as tips for optimal drying. Resource Futures · 26 Apr 2023 Council news Local Land Charges fees - Big Blue Door West Lindsey Council · 26 Apr 2023 Industry news News in brief (26/04/23) With news on: Recycleye and MSS Inc agree ‘strategic partnership’; Young people join Suez employment scheme; CRJ bags Aintree racecourse contract; and, suspended term for illegally burning waste. Recycleye and MSS Inc agree ‘strategic partnership’ Waste management start-up Recycleye has announced a “strategic partnership” with US-based optical sorting equipment manufacturer MSS Inc. Recycleye s… letsrecycle.com News · 26 Apr 2023